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Chablais - Portes du Soleil

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About the resort

The Chablais is one of the most beautiful and diverse regions in Switzerland. Situated at the extremity of the Wallis side of Lake Geneva, in the Rhone Valley, this region is surrounded by alpine peaks. The most famous of these, the Dents du Midi, reach 3,300 meters. In addition to housing the largest international and linked ski area in the world - Les Portes du Soleil which boast 650 km of ski slopes and 209 ski lifts with Swiss and French resorts combined. On the Swiss side are Champéry, Morgins, Torgon, Val-d'illiez, Les Crosets, Champoussin. The Chablais is also home to numerous amusement parks internationally-knowned, such as the “Swiss Vapeur Parc”, “Aquaparc”, the “Labyrinthe Aventure” and “Fun Planet”.

The Valaisan Chablais is divided into 14 communes. Each showcases a city or village of unique charm. Many activities are at your fingertips in the Chablais, for example : water sports, thermal bathing, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, alpine races, as well as leisure parcs and amusement parcs, cultural events and museums, all in a breathtaking panoramic scenery.

These idyllic spots and activities will amaze you not only for their diversity, but also for the warm welcome given to you from their hosts. Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime between the shores of Lake Geneva and the snowy peaks of the Alps, and let yourself get carried away by the charm and well-being which the Chablais and the Portes du Soleil bring you.You will find that the Chablais boasts one of the widest choices of cultural and historical sites in Switzerland, while also offering numerous sporting activities in the surroundings of your dreams. Easily accessible by car or bus on the highways, the Chablais is also accessible by train or boat and is only an hour away from Geneva’s international airport 'Geneve-Cointrin'.

General information Min. altitude: 960m Max. altitude: 2466m Airport connections Nearest Airport: Geneva (90km) Bus from airport False Shuttle from airport False Closest railway station: Gare AOMC de Champery (0km) Direct bus from railway station False Direct shuttle from railway station False --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs: 278 All (km): 650 Longest slope (km): 7km Night skiing True Opening date: 15.12.2008 Closing date 30.4.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m): 331 Artificial snow (%): Green (km): 0 Green: 34 Blue (km): 310 Blue: 106 Red (km): 260 Red: 100 Black (km): 80 Black: 26 Lift facilities Drag lift True Chair lift True Cable car True Gondola True Connected resorts Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True Connected resorts Avoriaz (FR), Chatel (FR), La Chappelle d`Abondance (FR), les Gets (FR), Montriond (FR), Morgins (CH), Morzine (FR), St-Jean-d`Aulps (FR), Torgon (CH), Champoussin (CH), les Crosets (CH). Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 650 Snowboard, free style park Half pipe Fun park True Corner True Wave rides True Snowboard cross Jumps True Slides True Boxen True Snowboard park description Description is at the moment available in French. Cross country skiing Classic cross country runs (km) 10 Skate cross country runs (km) 10 Additional activities Snow tubing Curling True Tobogganing Paragliding True Sleigh trips Heli skiing True Dog sled Ice skating True Winter hiking True Public infrastructure Indoor pool True Indoor tennis Sauna Hot spring True Fitness centre True Casino Massage centre True Camping True Children Child slope True Child lift True Children's park True Childcare True Child carpet lift Gastronomy Restaurants 14 Bars / Pubs 11 Discotheques 3 Ski huts 11 Rentals Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True Rent-a-snowboard True Rent-a-touring ski True Rent-a-telemark ski True Rent-a-sport outfit Ski depot True Rent-a-car True		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis True Beach volley True Inline skating Kayak Paintball Animal observation spots True Adrenalin park True Hunting Squash Basketball True Cycle paths True Canoe Gliding True Panorama flights Archery Diving True Badminton True Football Surfing Hiking True Fishing True 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] Nordic walking True Volleyball True Skateboard Sailing Horse riding True Mini golf Cave exploring Running paths True Golf Golf holes Mountain bike Signposted MTB routes 650 Downhill route 13 Free ride route 2 Bike park 1 Climbing Fixed rope route True Climbing park True Climbing centre Climbing tours True Adventure Rafting Paragliding True Bungee jumping Canyoning True Hydrospeed Adrenalin park True Course, school, guidance, animation Tennis True Climbing True Kayak Public animation True Badminton Mountaineering True Horse riding True Squash Surfing False Paragliding True Golf Sailing Nordic walking True Nature experience Zoo Petting zoo Stables True Nature trail True National park Rentals Bicycle / Mountain bike True Surfing / Sailing Kayak Canoe Walking boots Mountain sports equipment True Nordic walking poles True Boats Fishing equipment True Scooter, motorcycle Public infrastructure Supermarket True Camping True Chemist True Cinema Railway station True Bowling Internet café True Billiards True Public wellness Solarium Thermal spa Bathing river Fitness centre True Outdoor pool True Bathing lake Massage centre True Indoor pool True Beauty farm Sauna centre
Additional information Curling, Paragliding, Heli skiing, Ice skating, Winter hiking, Indoor pool, Hot spring, Fitness center, Massage center, Camping, 89 restaurants, 11 bars/pubs, 3 Discos, 11 ski huts. Specials From 05.07.2008 to 17.08.2008 Mexpo in the Alps; 31.07.2008, Swiss National Day; 31.07.2008, Open air old film show; 04.08.2008, Introduction to the life on a horse farm; 08.08.2008, 8th Wine festival; 09.08.2008, Tasting of cheese and wine in Alpage de l'Au in Les Crosets; 15.08.2008, Midsummersparty oprganized by Champéry; From 16.08.2008 to 17.08.2008, 10th folkloric festival; 31.12.2008 New Year celebration; 11 - 14 January 2009, The Grand Odyssey, Savoie Mont Blanc Husky Race; From 19.02.2009 to 24.02.2009, Carneval of Monthey. Tips Child slope/ child lift/ children`s park/ childcare. Rent a: ski, boots, ski poles; rent a: snowboard, touring ski, telemark ski, ski depot. More information Skipass rates: 6-day skipass: Adult - 200 € Child price = to 15yrs: a 33% discount on the Adult price.